2015 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Diesel · AS09 GMS

Tyre condition is the defining theme of this Vitara's test history: the last two consecutive MOTs have flagged perishing rubber, with both rear tyres noted as perished in July 2025 and both front tyres recorded as perished and cracking at the most recent pass on 27 July 2026. Aside from that recurring advisory, the record is otherwise clean — five consecutive passes with no failures, and the 2022 and 2023 tests returned no defects at all. The only other entry is a 2024 note that a child seat prevented full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, which is an inspection limitation rather than a defect, though it does mean that belt's condition was not formally verified at that test. The recorded mileage of 85,093 miles at around eleven years old equates to roughly 7,700 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age. The annual test dates fall consistently in July or August with no gaps, suggesting uninterrupted use rather than extended periods off the road. That said, perishing and cracking on all four tyres across two consecutive years, at this moderate mileage, points to tyres ageing out rather than wearing out — rubber degrading through age and exposure before the tread is consumed. This is worth noting because it can also hint at tyres being budget items replaced infrequently, or the car spending meaningful time parked outdoors. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is to establish whether the front tyres flagged in July 2026 have been replaced since the test. If not, budget for two tyres straight away, and inspect all four corners closely for sidewall crazing, cracking between the tread blocks, and perishing around the bead area. On the test drive, listen for any droning or vibration that could indicate a tyre that has developed flat spots or internal deterioration, and check the spare wheel or inflation kit is present and serviceable. Beyond the tyres, the absence of any suspension, brake, corrosion, or emissions advisories across five tests means there is no recorded pattern of mechanical deterioration to investigate. Even so, at 85,000 miles a prudent buyer should still carry out the standard checks on a test drive: listen for knocks from the suspension over uneven surfaces, feel for judder or pull under braking, and confirm smooth gear engagement. It would also be sensible to have the nearside rear seatbelt inspected, given it could not be fully examined in 2024, verifying that the webbing retracts cleanly and the buckle latches securely. Overall this is a consistent pass record with a single, inexpensive recurring theme rather than any evidence of structural or mechanical concern.